Associate Business Manager (Target)

Acosta; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking an Associate Business Manager (Target) to support sales, eCommerce and retail services from our Eden Prairie, MN office. This role helps the Target Business Manager drive mutual business goals for Acosta and assigned vendor clients.

The position emphasizes collaboration across supply chain, analytics, and planning, managing new item creation, and assisting in the development of promotional plans with insightful metrics.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative and can multitask.
• Strong organizational skills with a data-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Windows Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, eCommerce, analytics, and customer planning to execute business strategies.
• Own the new item creation and item management process with internal and external contacts.
• Engage in proactive, administrative communication to ensure smooth information flow with vendor partners and Target.
• Create compelling sales presentations and engaging category reviews.
• Develop strategic promotional plans and monitor execution with key metrics and analyses.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Organization

Data-driven mindset

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Ready to step into the dynamic world of retail and consumer goods?

As part of the sales organization, Associate Business Manager (Target) aids in all sales responsibilities and supports eCommerce and retail services. This position assists the Target Business Manager in executing the mutual business goals of Acosta and assigned vendor clients.

• Hybrid I or II, working from our Corporate office in Eden Prairie, MN

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally, from supply chain and eCommerce to analytics and customer planning. This role supports the execution and planning of business strategies.
• Own the new item creation and item management process, ensuring seamless communication with internal and external contacts.
• Proactively engage in tactical and administrative communication to ensure seamless flow of information from vendor partners and Target.
• Aid in the creation of compelling sales presentations and engaging category reviews.
• Contribute to the development of strategic promotional plans and monitor the execution with key metrics and analysis to provide insight and efficiencies.
• Conduct online content audits, identifying opportunities to maximize vendor’s online presence.
• Monitor vendor income collection and perform chargeback and audit research.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills
• Self‑starter who takes initiative to proactively intervene when anticipating challenges
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Knowledge of financial acumen with data‑driven mindset
• Proficient in Windows Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Target experience preferred but not required

We value innovative thinking and encourage you to contribute your unique perspective to drive business success. With a strong focus on professional development, the opportunity to advance your skills and career are supported. We are committed to fostering your growth and celebrating your successes.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Wholesale

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 32990

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